Best 7 Caramelized Walnut Halves Recipes

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Caramelized walnut halves are a delectable and versatile treat that can elevate various dishes with their sweet and nutty flavor. Whether you are seeking a topping for salads, ice cream, or yogurt, or an ingredient for cookies, cakes, and pies, caramelized walnuts add a touch of sophistication and indulgence to any culinary creation. With their irresistible crunch and delightful flavor, these caramelized gems are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMELIZED WALNUTS



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Delicious and addictive! Serve with cheese or as an after-dinner nibble. Recipe from Lucy Waverman.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup walnut halves
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325° F .
  • Place walnuts on a baking sheet and toast 10 to 15 minutes or until golden.
  • Combine honey, water and oil in a skillet and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and stir in walnuts. Cook, stirring frequently until all liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer nuts to a bowl.
  • Combine sugar and salt and toss with nuts. Spread nuts on a cookie sheet to cool and dry.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • If you like sweet and hot, you can add some hot chili powder to the mix for a different but yummy tasste!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1062.3, Fat 80.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Sodium 1166.9, Carbohydrate 83.3, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 70.2, Protein 17.9

MAPLE GLAZED WALNUTS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield Six 1/3 cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups walnut halves
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat a dry skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the walnuts, maple syrup and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until syrup is caramelized and nuts are toasted, about 3 minutes. Let cool.

CARAMELIZED WALNUT HALVES



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Use these caramelized walnut halves to top our Pumpkin Cake with Brown Butter Icing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/2 cup sugar
10 well-shaped, large walnut halves

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt sugar over medium-high heat until medium golden, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Working quickly, drop walnut halves, one at a time, into the melted sugar. If the sugar hardens, return skillet to low heat, and stir several minutes. Using a fork, turn walnuts until they are evenly coated. Transfer walnuts to a wire rack to cool completely. Use to decorate cake.

CARAMELIZED WALNUTS



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An easy Caramelized Walnuts recipe

Categories     Nut     Bake     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cups walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line heavy rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray. Combine sugar and vinegar in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Add nuts; toss to coat. Transfer mixture to baking sheet.
  • Bake until nuts are deep brown and syrup thickens and coats nuts, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet. Break nuts apart. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

WALNUT-CARAMEL STICKY BUNS



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With filbert and walnut trees on the land of my childhood home, I learned to include nuts in a variety of recipes. No one can resist these caramel rolls with walnuts in both the filling and topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, milk powder, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, honey and sour cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with walnut halves., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Combine the chopped walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down over caramel sauce. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CARAMELIZED WALNUTS



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Use these to top salads. You can store leftovers in a sealed container at room temp for a few days, but I doubt there will be any! They are very addictive.

Provided by kelly in TO

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup walnut halves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon walnut oil

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, cook the walnuts, brown sugar, salt, cayenne and.
  • 1 teaspoon of walnut oil over medium-high heat. Cook until the sugar.
  • caramelizes and coats the nuts, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • to separate the nuts. Transfer to a baking sheet covered with waxed.
  • paper to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.9, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 593.4, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 28.1, Protein 9

GOLDEN WALNUT CARAMEL SQUARES



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A walnut-packed caramel tops a buttery crust in this decadent candy.-Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
CARAMEL LAYER:
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup corn syrup
2-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. baking pan with foil and grease the foil; set aside., In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into prepared pan; prick crust with a fork. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until set and edges begin to brown., Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over crust; set aside., In a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar until melted. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown., In a large saucepan, combine the butter, cream and corn syrup. Slowly pour in cooked sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. Pour over prepared crust., In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut candy into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right walnuts. Look for walnut halves that are plump and free of blemishes.
  • Toast the walnuts before caramelizing them. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crispy.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to prevent the sugar from burning.
  • Stir the walnuts constantly. This will help to ensure that they are evenly coated in the sugar syrup.
  • Be careful not to overcook the walnuts. They should be caramelized, but not burnt.
  • Let the walnuts cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Caramelized walnuts are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used in a variety of recipes. They are a great addition to salads, desserts, and even savory dishes. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own caramelized walnuts at home. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try!

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